Fall 2024
APU-AIU Domestic
Exchange Program
Guidance Session（Akita International University）
April 17, 2024
Academic OfficeWhat is the Domestic Student Exchange Program?

Akita International Univ.（AIU）◆Akita City, Akita

1 Semester

1 YearAkita International University
Akita City, Akita Prefecture

秋田県秋田市
秋田県秋田市

大分県別府市International Liberaｌ Arts College

Akita International University

Program Period
Akita International University（AIU）◆Akita City, Akita Prefecture

１ Semester

1 Year

10 total for 1 semester and 1 year

Students studies at AIU for
One Year from the Spring
SemesterorStudents studies at AIU for
One Semester from the Fallsemester are allowed to take
AIU's Winter Program

Application Qualifications①Eligible semester②The number of credit required③GPA required

Applicants must be in their 3rd~6thsemester at the time of application .
（Applicants must be in their 4th ~7thsemester at the time of departure.）

the number of your previous
semester×14 or above

Cumulative GPA =2.50 or above*You cannot participate in the program inyour last semester.
*3rd-year transfer students cannot apply.
*2nd-year transfer students can apply fromtheir 4th semester.

*I.e. students in their 5th semester : 4(previous semester)×14=56 (Total numberof credits taken must be 56 or above)+Language Requirement for AIU(for all applicants)

TOEFL score of 500(TOEFL ITP is acceptable), TOEFL IBT 61, IELTS 6.5 or higher

Accommodation (AIU)①
Participants will be housed in either“Sakura Village” or “Tsubaki Village”(Dormitory).
※Akita International University will decide which accommodation you will stay at.

Spring Semester(4.5months:2024/8/26~2024/12/24)

Rent (Utility fees are included)

Sakura Village

Tsubaki Village

Room charge
Second half of August: 24,000 yen
September and October: 48,000 yen /month
November and December: 50,000 yen /month

Room charge
Second half of August: 24,000 yen
September and October: 48,000 yen /month
November and December: 50,000 yen /month

220,000JPY

220,000JPY

Meal
Plan for 2weeks
19,600JPY
19,600JPY
大学が運営する寮（衣笠キャンパス・BKC・OIC）への入居可能な場合もある
Room Cleaning Charge

10,000JYP

12,000JYP

Bedding and Linens

10,800JYP

10,800JYP

Activity Fees

10,000JYP

10,000JYP

270,400JPY

272,400JPY

TOTAL

Accommodation (AIU)②Meals

Bedding and Linens

・During the first two weeks (including the orientation period), students are required topurchase a meal plan from the cafeteria
・After the first two weeks, students can choose to continue on either of the two below
meal plans if they wish to do so.
Meal Plans (Semester based)①3 meals a day (lunch and dinner) on weekdays only (excluding holidays): Approx. 100,000 yen➁2 meals a day (lunch and dinner) weekdays only (excluding national holidays) ・・・about 70,000 yen③3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on weekends and holidays only ・・・ about 40,000 yen*Please note that there may cases where meals cannot be provided on special occasion days.
*You may also buy food with cash or a prepaid card at the cafeteria after the first 2 weeks
without buying meal plan.
*You may cook for yourself in the Sakura Village and Tsubaki Village. In that case, you needto prepare cooking utensils
・Provided: Futon mattress, comforter, blanket, pillow, linens(including changing the bed linens once a week)

Room Facilities

・Air conditioning, bed, desk, chair, shelf, closet, desk lamp, small fridge and IH cooker,microwave

Miscellaneous・Free wired and wireless internet connection is available.
・24h Laundromat is in the building. *Laundry charge will be incurred.

Scholarships, Corse Registration and Credits, Credit Transfer

Scholarships
Type of Scholarship

Apply toPossibility of receiving scholarshipduring exchange program.

APU Domestic Students Academic
Excellence Scholarship

Domestic studentsYes

APU Domestic Students Tuition

Domestic studentsYes

APU International Students
Tuition Reduction Plan

International students

Yes

JASSO Honors Scholarship

International students

NoJASSO Grant Type / Loan Type

Domestic students

Yes

Reduction Scholarship

Other scholarships

Individual consultation

Please make inquiries
at the Student Office
for more information
about scholarships.

Course Registration(AIU)➢EAP (English for Academic Purposes) subjects will not be offered forexchange students.

➢Exchange students are able to register courses regardless of theyear level.

➢

All subjects are taught in English*Only a small number of classes aretaught in Japanese.

➢(AIU students have priority in registration for the courses. APU students
may not be able to register in those courses.）Credit Transfer
The maximum number of credits participants are eligible to transfer is 60 credits※Including all other credit transferrable programs （Oversea Student Exchange Program、SummerSession, Open Air University etc.） by the time they graduate.

Credit Transfer ①
The maximum number of credits participants are eligible to transfer is 60 credits※Including all other credit transferrable programs by the time they graduate.

Basic rules of credit transfer➢ All credits taken at the host university will be transferred as Subject Field.
➢ In general, transferred credits do not count towards Areas of Study.
*For APS students, up to 10 credits may be approved to count towards an Area of Study basedon the screening carried out by the College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS)➢ Akita International University are not accredited by either AACSB, EQUIS, or EPAS. Therefore,major subjects at the host university may not be transferred as APM major education subjects.
➢ Credit transfers are determined by Academic Affairs based on the students’ application.
※Courses that are not related to APU's course offerings (e.g., physical education, art, etc.) cannot
be approved.

Credit Transfer ②
The maximum number of credits participants are eligible to transfer is 60 credits※Including all other credit transferrable programs by the time they graduate.

Basic rules of credit transfer＝Caution=You may apply for "Tentative Credit Transfer Result" during your study at
APU to see courses you are taking at AIU will be able to transfer to APU
in what categories count under.
However, you will only find out after you register for your courses.
Therefore, please keep that in your mind whey you apply for this program.
We strongly recommended you to take courses you wish to study at AIU.
If you are concerned about credits, we recommend you to study at AIU
for a semester in stead of one year.

Credit Transfer
Timing of Credit Transfer

Transferred credits will appear on your grade report from Correction
Period2 of the semester you return to APU after completing the program.
※Detailed information will be provided in the Guidance Session for
Participants.

The number oftransferable credits

The maximum number of credits transferred will be determined by yourAPU except from subject such sports, arts, etc.
*6th semester during the program 20 credits
7th semester during the program 24 credits

GradesTransferred subjects will appear as “T”(Transfer)

Maximum Transferable T(Transfer) credit: 60 credits
Credits before graduating ※Including Overseas Student Exchange program, subject taken before
entering into APU, language subjects, Open University in JapanAPU

3rd and 4th Year Seminars
If you go on exchange
during your 5th or 6th ➢ You will not be able to join the 3rd year seminarsemester➢ You can join Graduation Research or Graduation Research Ⅰ remotely.

If you go on exchange If you would like to take a seminar remotely during your 7th semester on
during your 5th or 6th exchange, please check the details on the Academic Office Website page
“Undergraduate Seminar Courses (for the 3rd & 4th year)”->For students
semesterconsidering participating in an exchange program. Please make sure tosubmit the “Provision of Remote Instruction” form after receiving permission
by the seminar supervisor.

Contacts： Academic Office Seminar Desk（seminar1@apu.ac.jp）

Recruitment and screening Schedule

Recruitment and Screening Schedule
Application Period

Notification of Screening and Interview
DateWed. April 17 ~ Wed. May 1 14:00
Early May
*Interview schedule will be notified to eligible applicants at the time ofdocument screening

Interview period

Mid-May

Announcement of selectedparticipants(APU)

Mid-June

Guidance Session

Dates will be announced*Selected candidates will be notified of detailed information later.

Screening
Screening by application documents and interview
Application Process
Please complete the online application survey*Incomplete application and will not be accepted

AIUはスコアを満たしている必要あり

Preferred destination, faculty, and period of study
Information about the applicant (including a photograph and a copy oflanguage test scores)
Emergency contact information
Reason for application, course preference
Interview ScheduleFinancial Support Form

You can check AIU ‘s detailed informationfrom here！！

http://web.aiu.ac.jp/

Academic Office
Contact： Ms. Ono and Ms. Yoshioka
メール：ac5971@apu.ac.jp